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      Man Utd transfer blow as Bayern Munich want Yann Sommer after Red Devils targeted David De Gea replacement on a free

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been hit with some bad news in their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Yann Sommer, according to reports.The 34-year-old, who is the No1 choice for the Switzerland national team, is due to become a free agent in the summer when his deal with the Bundesliga club expires.
      Yann Sommer played three of Switzerland’s four games at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are thought to be eyeing him up as a potential replacement for David de Gea – particularly considering it appears unlikely Dean Henderson will return from his loan spell.
      However, Sky are now reporting that German champions Bayern Munich have declared an interest in the shot-stopper.
      And they are keen to secure his signature in the January window – just six months before he is set to be released.
      That is because their first-choice keeper Manuel Neuer, 36, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident.
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      Bayern are believed to have already made contact with his representatives.
      But Man Utd will be hoping the Bundesliga giants’ alternative options pay off so they can scoop him up in the summer.
      Bayern are also looking at Aston Villa and Argentina star Emi Martinez following his heroics at the World Cup.
      And there is still the possibility that Julian Nagelsmann may not have to sign a keeper at all.
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      This is because the club are trying to recall Alexander Nubel from his loan at Monaco.
      If they are able to do so, it is likely the 26-year-old German will take Neuer’s place for the remainder of the campaign.
      Bayern went into the World Cup break top of the Bundesliga table, four points ahead of second-place Freiburg.
      They do not return to action until January 20 when they travel to RB Leipzig. More

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      Man Utd ‘working on free transfer for Switzerland keeper Yann Sommer’ raising doubts over David De Gea’s future

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to bring in Yann Sommer on a free transfer, according to reports.Sommer is currently at Borussia Monchengladbach, but can leave the club on a free transfer when is contract expires in the summer.
      Yann Sommer and Switzerland crashed out of the World Cup round of 16, losing 6-1 to PortugalCredit: AP
      Reports are suggesting that Erik ten Hag has is eyes set on Sommer and will look to add him to his list of goalkeepers in the summer.
      And the 33-year old would be able to sign a pre-contract with Manchester United from January 1.
      ESPN say United are currently working on the deal during the World Cup break.
      Sommer’s arrival could mean that David De Gea will be shown the exit door at Old Trafford.
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      The Spaniard has been with United since 2011 and is the side’s current longest serving player alongside Phil Jones.
      The Red Devils signed Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka on loan at the start of the season, but he is expected to return to the North East once his deal ends.
      Dean Henderson is also at United’s disposal, but is currently out on loan at Premier League side Nottingham Forest.
      Henderson is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season as there is no buy option for Forest in his contract.
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      There has been much speculation around the future of De Gea as he was left out of Spain’s World Cup side after struggling to adapt to Ten Hag’s style of play.
      Sommer was part of Switzerland’s campaign in Qatar, but conceded a whopping six goals in his side’s thrashing to Portugal which saw the Swiss exit the tournament in the round of 16.
      The Bundesliga shot-stopper has managed 335 appearances for Monchengladbach, keeping an impressive 90 clean sheets during his tenure. More